Though the tall, domed skull of Rampardos was thought to have been used primarily in either self-defense or intraspecfic combat, scientists now believe it was used primarily a display structure. The bony, bright blue structure could potentially deter potential predators or other Rampardos from a fight, or even attract mates. If any would-be attackers were not deterred however, it was certainly well equipped for battle with a thick, spiky hide, and a mean disposition.
This is the first of my art pieces showcasing my fossil/dinosaur team I used in Ultra Sun! It took a while to get the composition and lineart for this piece done, but it’s finally finished. The other 5 pokémon from my team should be coming soon since a lot of the hard work has already been done.
Also, this was the first piece I made with the idea of potential art prints in the future, so keep an eye on that if this interests you…
before Tyrantrum came in, the Rampardos line was my favorite fossil kiddo, just with its very cool design… and then after playing PKMN Rangers and SP… Cranidos is actually the best?! its cry is so cute it moves me to tears i love how babey it is
generation 4 pkmn as button designs that I’ve been working on the past couple months,, my most favorite gen + to finally commemorate the remake for diamond and pearl
will have these for con season + also currently in my shop
magic-themed variants of bastiodon and rampardos! rampardos is based on a magical staff. it’s smaller and faster than normal and fires energy blasts from its crystalline head bastiodon is based on stained glass, mirror shields, and prisms, is capable of refracting most special attacks that come its way
